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A radio revolution

Kenwood built an HD Radio™ tuner into their KDC-HD455U CD receiver, so you can join the ranks of radio fans who are stepping up their listening experience. You'll find participating stations all across the nation, broadcasting FM programs that approach CD quality and AM programs that are close to today's FM in sound quality, free of charge to listeners with the right gear. Other HD Radio advantages include the ability to tag tunes for later purchase at the iTunes store, and the access you'll enjoy to the additional programs offered by many stations.

This Kenwood's clean lines will look great in your dash.

Enjoy your music, however you get it

You can plug your iPod® or iPhone® into the front-panel USB input for easy navigation of your music library. This receiver's 24-bit digital-to-analog converter converts the music on your iPod, thumb drive, or CD with unerring accuracy so you enjoy detailed and lifelike sound.

If you enjoy listening to Pandora® Internet radio with your iPhone, you can use the receiver's controls to browse stations, plus rate and bookmark songs — all without having to pick up your phone. The handy front-panel auxiliary input lets you plug in other audio devices, like a Dock & Play satellite radio tuner.

Outstanding audio controls

The KDC-HD445U features a 3-band EQ, high- and low-pass filters, and selectable bass boost, a big step up from the simple bass and treble controls found on most factory radios. You can even switch quickly among the preset EQ curves to complement the type of music you're playing. Kenwood's Supreme Setting accentuates high-frequency info to put the sparkle back into your MP3, WMA, and AAC music.

Want to keep your car's steering wheel audio controls?

In most vehicles, you can use an adapter (not included) to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to this Kenwood stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and this Kenwood, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. Check the "Accessories" tab for compatible adapters.

iPod/smartphone note: If you're going to use your iPod or smartphone with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for compatibility information.

Other features and specs:

Why replace your factory radio?

Two good reasons - sound quality and cool features. A new car stereo offers power that's superior to most factory radios, along with more sophisticated tone controls. And most car stereos offer built-in or optional features that add safety and fun to life in your car, including inputs for your iPod or MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cell phone calls, satellite radio or HD Radio reception, and connections for building an audio system in your car.

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HD Radio

Built-In HD Tuner: With its built-in HD Radio tuner, you can
receive digital AM/FM broadcasts from local stations where available. HD Radio
significantly improves AM/FM audio quality and reception, as well as includes
information such as artist name and song titles or traffic news, viewable on the
receiver's display. HD Radio Technology will deliver high-quality digital sound.
AM digital will have FM-like quality in stereo (70dB SN @ 40-15kHz), while FM
digital will have CD-like quality (70 dB SN @ 20-20kHz) with static free and
clear reception. The unit's built-in HD Radio tuner allows analog AM/FM tuning
as well.

Note: HD Radio is the system for digital AM and FM
broadcasting in the U.S. More than 2,000 radio stations are broadcasting
their primary signals in digital HD Radio technology, as a free service. Go
to HDRadio.com to
check for HD Radio stations in your area.

Receive Mode: You can setup the KDC-HD455U to receive both
analog and digital radio stations (Auto), only HD Radio stations (Digital), or
only analog radio stations (Analog).

IF Band: You can switch the tuner's IF Band to Wide or Auto
to increase/decrease the selectivity. The Auto setting increases the tuner
selectivity to reduce interference noises from adjacent stations (stereo effect
may be lost). The Wide setting decreases the tuner's selectivity which is
subject to interference noises from adjacent stations, but sound quality will
not be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.

Station Text: AM/FM digital stations can offer text and data
such as artist names and song titles.

Multicasting: In addition to conventional broadcasts, with
HD Radio broadcasting it is possible to choose from up to 8 multicast programs
(HD1 to HD8).

iTunes Tagging: It is possible to save the song's
information (tag) from and HD Radio broadcasting station to your USB-direct
connected iPod/iPhone. The songs will show up in a playlist called "Tagged" in
iTunes (7.4 or later) the next time you sync your iPod/iPhone. Then you can
directly buy the songs you want from the iTunes Music Store. Your iPod/iPhone
must have at least 50MB of free space to "tag" and transfer songs. You can "tag"
up to 50 songs.

Normal: You can store 6 presets for each AM/FM bank
giving you a total of 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets (total of 24).

Mix: A total of 6 preset stations can be assigned to
the head unit's 6 preset buttons, regardless of AM/FM band. This lets you
recall a preset station without switching between bands.

Auto Memory Tuning: Not only does the CD receiver's tuner
allow you manually enter your desired presets you can choose to have the unit
automatically put stations with good reception in the memory banks
automatically; this is a handy feature when traveling.

Seek Modes: You can choose one of three seek modes: Auto 1
(seek tuning), Auto 2 (cycles through and tunes the selected band's preset
stations only with each button press), or Manual.

Direct Access Tuning: You can directly access an AM/FM
station by entering in the frequency number using the include wireless remote
control.

USB/Android/Aux Integration

USB Port: The Kenwood KDC-HD455U features a front panel
USB (type-A) port that is hidden behind a flip-up cover. The USB port
enables connection and control of a portable USB mass-storage class (MSC) device;
such as your Android smartphone, portable digital audio player, or USB
thumbdrive. The unit supports playback of MP3 (8-320 kbps), WMA (32-192 kbps),
AAC (8-320 kbps) music files
stored on a compatible USB memory device formatted with FAT16 or
FAT32 file system. Your USB device should only have a maximum of 8 folder
layers, 255 folders, and 255 files per folder - with a maximum of 65,025 files
and folders. USB portable audio players that can be charged via USB will be
charged when plugged into the CD receiver's USB port (max. 1A), and the vehicle's ignition
switch is set to ACC or On.

Note: You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub or
Multi-Card Reader to this unit.

Music Control for Android Smartphone: The Kenwood Music
Control app for Android organizes your Android smartphone's music, while
providing quick and easy search capability from the Kenwood CD receiver. The
free
Kenwood Music Control App for Android can be downloaded onto your Android
smartphone from the Google Play App Store. Your Android smartphone must be
running Android OS 2.2 or later. Once the app is downloaded and has a chance to
organize all the stored music on your Android smartphone, you can connect your
Android smartphone to the Kenwood CD receiver via USB (your compatible Android
smartphone must be recognized as a USB mass storage class device; not
compatible with MTP protocol). The Kenwood Music Control app offers the
following Android supported functions.

Song Management: Music stored in your Android
smartphone can be navigated from the Kenwood CD receiver. Songs can be
easily selected by searching for a Song title, Artist name, Album label, or
Genre.

Song Information Display: Song information such as
Artist name, Song title, and Album label are displayed on the connected
Kenwood CD receiver.

Mood Playlist: Playlists can be created by classifying
songs into categories by type of mood. Songs are analyzed and classified
into the following categories of moods - High Energy (Active/Powerful/Core),
Acoustic (Detailed/Simple/Smooth/Easy), Standard (Dynamic/Rockin/Vivid),
Stylistic (Cool/Urban/Trance)

Intro Skip: This function allows you to choose and
listen to only the hook-lines of songs stored in your Android smartphone.

Note: When the Kenwood Music Control app is first
downloaded it will require some time to populate all the music, so we
suggest doing this overnight.

Music Files Format Supported by Music Control app for Android:

Codec

Extension

Bit Rate

Sampling Frequency

AAC

.aac, m4a

up to 160 kbps

8-48 kHz

MP3

.mp3

8-320 kbps

n/a

PCM/WAV

.wav

8-/16-bit

n/a

Music Editor Compatible: The Kenwood KDC-HD455U supports the
PC application, Kenwood Music Editor Lite (ver.1.1.0). Kenwood Music Editor Lite
is a Windows-based desktop software that helps organize, manage and transfer
MP3/WMA/AAC music files to your USB (MSC) device from your PC. When you playback
audio files that have been stored on your USB (MSC) device using Kenwood Music
Editor Lite through this unit, you can search a file by title, album, or artist
name using the head unit's Music Search function. The Kenwood Music Editor Light
(ver.1.1.0) Windows-based software can be downloaded for free from
Kenwood.com to your PC. The Kenwood Music Editor Light is compatible with
the following Windows Microsoft Operating Systems.

Windows XP Professional, Home Edition SP2 or later (32-bit)

Windows Vista (32/64-bit)

Windows 7 (32/64-bit)

Note: Not compatible with Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Zune,
or Android

Aux In: The unit is equipped with a front panel 3.5mm
minijack auxiliary input that can be used to input audio from a portable audio
source, such as a portable MP3 player. The Aux input must be turned on to function. The KDC-HD455U allows you to select the
source type displayed when using the auxiliary input. You can choose from AUX,
DVD, Portable, Game, Video, or TV. The
unit has 3 auxiliary input modes.

On1: Outputs the sound of the external unit connected
to the Aux terminal when switched to the Aux source.

On2: Activates the attenuator function when turning on
the power with the auxiliary source selected. This prevents the noise when
no external unit is connected to the Aux terminal. Turn off the attenuator
function when listening to output from an external unit.

Off: Disables the selection of the Aux source.

iPod/iPhone Control

iPod Direct Connection w/ DAC Bypass: The KDC-HD455U's front-panel USB port acts as an iPod/iPhone high-speed direct
connection when used with the optional Kenwood USB Direct Connection Cable (113KCIP102,
sold separately) or the USB/iPod cable that comes with your iPod/iPhone. If you have an iPod
nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5/5C/5S; use the Lightning-to-USB cable
that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit. Using either cable
allows audio playback, music navigation, information display, and charging of
select iPod/iPhone models from the KDC-HD455U.

DAC Bypass: This USB
connection allows your iPod/iPhone's large music libraries to be loaded
instantly to the head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the
head unit's 24-bit D/A converter, allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to
105dB. The Kenwood head unit supports audio playback of music files and podcasts
stored on your iPod or iPhone, as well as music apps streamed to your iPhone.

Music Control: You can choose
to control the iPod/iPhone from the head unit or from your iPod/iPhone's
clickwheel or touchscreen.

Head Unit: The Kenwood head unit allows you to navigate
your iPod's music by Playlist, Artists, Album, Genre, Composer, Song, or
Podcast. You can search these categories alphabetically or using a
percentage search (0.5%, 1%, 5%, 10%). The head unit also supports Repeat
(file) & Random (folder) playback functions of your connected iPod/iPhone.

iPod/App Mode: In iPod/App mode, you can navigate the
stored music on your iPod/iPhone from its clickwheel or touchscreen. You can
also listen to your favorite music apps (such asiHeartRadio,
SiriusXM,
Rhapsody, &
Slacker)
from your iPhone (iOS 3.0+)
through the Kenwood head unit and your vehicle's speakers. You will continue
to use your iPhone's touchscreen to navigate your apps. Not all apps will be
compatible with App Mode. Access to your iPhone's downloaded applications
will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for
purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet.

Information Display: The KDC-HD455U
will display your iPod/iPhone's music file information when you are
controlling your iPod or iPhone from the Kenwood head unit. The head unit will
display Track number, Elapsed playing time, Artist name, Song title, and Album
label. If you choose to
operate your connected iPod/iPhone via its clickwheel or touchscreen controls,
the KDC-HD455U will not display your iPod/iPhone's music information (the head unit will
instead display "APP/iPod").

Battery Charging: The head unit's USB connection provides 1A of
current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's
ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position. This unit does not charge
the iPad. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge,
then the unit will not recognize it.

Pandora App: The
Pandora App (free) lets you play music from
the Pandora music service through the Kenwood KDC-HD455U using your connected
Apple iPhone, via the Kenwood KCA-iP102 USB/iPod connector cable (sold
separately), or the cable supplied with your iPhone. The Kenwood
KDC-HD455U provides control over the Pandora music service and displays Artist,
Album, and Song information. You can select Pandora stations from your station
list and sort them by date or alphabetically (A-Z). New stations can be created
based on the current songs or artists playing. You can also save 3 Pandora
stations as presets. You can also skip song
tracks within a station. You can even give songs a thumbs up or thumbs down/ To
access Pandora you must have an Apple iPhone (iOS3 or later) with the latest
version of the Pandora application from Apple's iTunes App Store. Your iPhone
will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G,
EDGE, or WiFi. You will also need a Pandora music service account.

Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the
availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your
iPhone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada and
only available in the United States.

iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart:
The Kenwood KDC-HD455U is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the
following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 10/8/2013):

Apple Device

Generation

Tested Version

Media Type

Control Type

Display Type

iTunes Tagging

Charge

Audio

Video

Head Unit

iPod/App

Pandora app

Artist/Song Text

Track Info

iPhone

2G

3.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

3G

4.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

3GS

5.1.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

4

7.0.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

4S

7.0.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5

7.0.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5C

7.0.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5S

7.0.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

touch

1st

2.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

2nd

4.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

3rd

5.1.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

4th

6.0.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

5th

7.0.2

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

nano

1st

1.3.1

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

2nd

1.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

3rd

1.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

4th

1.0.4

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

5th

1.0.2

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

6th

1.1 PC

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

7th

1.01 PC

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

classic

80GB

1.1.2

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

120GB

2.0.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

160GB

2.0.4

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

video

5th

1.3

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

Y

iPad

1

5.1.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

2

7.0.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

3

7.0.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

4

7.0.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

mini

7.0.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If
this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is
available.

Disc Playback

Disc Compatibility:
The unit features a single disc player that will playback CD-Audio, CD-Text, and finalized
CD-R/CD-RW audio discs.

MP3/WMA/AAC Playback: The KDC-HD455U can play MP3 (8-320 kbps), WMA (32-192 kbps),
AAC (8-320 kbps) music files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs in ISO9660 Level
1/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo, and Long file name formats. Each disc can have a
maximum of 8 directory levels, 50 folders, and 255 files per folder (512 maximum
number of files and folders). During MP3/WMA/AAC playback, the unit displays any
recorded ID3 Tag (ver. 1.x/2.x) and WMA Tag information - up to 60 characters.

Text Scroll: The KDC-HD455U will display CD text or Audio file
text. You can set the text scrolling feature to three different modes (Auto,
Once, or Off) to scroll longer titles across the screen.

Music Search: The Kenwood AM/FM CD receiver features a Music
Search feature which allows you to scroll through and select your MP3/WMA/AAC music
folders and files, as well as scroll through your audio CD's music tracks using
the head unit's rotary knob.

Direct Music Search: The supplied IR wireless remote control
(RC-406) allows you to search for music directly by entering the track number.

Playback Modes: The Kenwood KDC-HD455U features the following Repeat,
Random, and Scan playback modes.

Repeat Play: Track, File, or Folder

Random Play: Disc or Folder

Scan Play: Track or File (plays the first 10-seconds of each
music track on a disc or music file in a folder)

Last Position Memory: If the unit is shut off or switched to
the tuner mode while a CD is playing, the next time CD is selected as the
source, playback will resume from the point where it left off.

CD Read: This function sets the method for reading a CD
disc. You can choose between two modes.

CD1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file
disc and music CD when playing a CD or CD-R/RW disc.

CD2: When unable to play a special formatted CD, set
this function to CD2 to force playing. Some music CD discs may be
unplayable even when set to this mode.

Off Insert/Eject: A CD disc can be inserted or ejected with
the power off. When a disc is inserted with the power off, the unit will
automatically power up and begin playback.

Auto Reload: If the ejected disc is not removed within 15
seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to
protect it from dust.

Audio Section

MOSFET Amplifier: The Kenwood KDC-HD455U is equipped with a
MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET
amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased
power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More
power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not
pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. The power output specs for the
KDC-HD455U are as follows:

6ch/2.5V Preamp Outputs: The KDC-HD455U features front, rear
and subwoofer 2.5-volt preamp outputs. The front and rear speaker preamp outputs
are balance and fade adjustable. The subwoofer preamp output is non-fading. The
front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs are fixed to the rear chassis of the
head unit.

Front & Rear High-Pass Filter: The KDC-HD455U features a
High-Pass Crossover for the front & rear channels when your front & rear
speakers are connected by the unit's speaker-outputs or preamp-outputs. You can
adjust the high-pass crossover from "Through", 100, 120, or 150 Hz. The
"Through" selection is a full-range setting.

Subwoofer Controls: The Kenwood KDC-HD455U offers the following subwoofer controls, when you
are using unit's subwoofer preamp output.

Low Pass Filter: The receiver
features a built-in Low Pass Filter control for the preamp-output, when the
output is set to Subwoofer. You can select from 85 Hz, 120 Hz, 160 Hz, or off.

Subwoofer Phase: You can adjust the phase of the
subwoofer output between 180-degrees (Reverse) or 0-degrees (Normal).

Subwoofer Level: Once the Subwoofer preamp output is
activated, you can independently control the
subwoofer preamp output level (-15 to +15) from the CD receiver.

Speaker Settings: The Speaker
Setting function tailors the head unit's audio settings according to the
type of speakers in your vehicle. You may select a Speaker Setting of 'SP-Off'
(flat/off), 'SP-OEM' (for OEM factory speaker systems), 'SP-6x9/6' (for systems with 6"
and 6"x9" speakers), or 'SP-5/4' (for systems with 4" and 5" speakers).

Preset EQ: Eight EQ curves are preset into
memory, allowing you to recall the best preset EQ curve for different types of
music. Each preset has its own level settings for bass (100Hz), midrange (1kHz),
and treble (12.5kHz). You can choose from the following preset EQ curves - Rock,
Pops, Easy, Top 40, Jazz, Natural, Game, and User.

Note: You can store bass, middle and treble tone settings
for each source (CD, AM/FM, Aux, USB, iPod, and Pandora).

Bass Boost: The Kenwood CD receiver features a Bass
Boost control that can be set to the following levels (BB1, BB2, BB3, or
Off).

Loudness: This function enhances low and high
frequencies to make the sound clearer lower volumes. There are 3 levels
(LV1, LV2, or Off).

Supreme Setting: When MP3 or WMA files encoded at a low
bit rate (less than 96 kbps, 44.1k, 48kHz) are played, the Supreme Setting
function restores their high frequencies so the sound quality is closer to
files encoded at a high bit rate. The processing is optimized for the
compression format and the bit rate used. When the Supreme Setting is Off,
the unit plays the original sound stored in the audio file.

Volume Offset: The level of each source may be independently
adjusted to prevent radical leaps in output volume when switching from one
source to another. The available settings range from -8 to 0 (-8 to +8 for Aux
source).

Key Beep: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to
confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.

Display Features

Detachable Face:
The Kenwood KDC-HD455U features a single front loading CD face that detaches from the chassis
to deter theft. There is no protective face case included. An optional soft face case (142DFC1X,
sold separately) can be purchased for this unit. A face-fixing screw is supplied
for making the face non-detachable, if desired.

Variable Color Button Illumination: The Kenwood KDC-455U
features variable color button illumination. You can choose from one of 24
preset colors, have the unit scan through all 24 preset colors continuously, or
customize your own color (RGB; 0-9). The custom setting allows you to
individually adjust the intensity of Red, Green, and Blue (from 0-9) to better
match your vehicle's interior lights. The Kenwood logo and eject button remain
red.

Illumination Dimmer: You can manually dim the LCD and button
illumination to better suit the time of day. The Kenwood logo and eject button
do not dim.

Display Illumination/Clock
Display: When the unit is in Standby mode, the face and button illumination
is "keyed." When the Clock Display is turned on and
the unit is in Standby mode, the Clock Display is also "keyed." Pressing and
holding the source button turns the unit off completely.

Demo Mode: This unit features a Demo mode which can be
turned On or Off within the menu.

Remote Control

Wireless Remote Control: The KDC-HD455U comes with an IR
remote control (RC-406) for wireless operation of the head unit. The remote will
control Audio, CD, USB, and Tuner functions. It is powered by a single CR2025 3V
lithium-cell battery (supplied).

Numeric Keypad: The wireless remote
control features a numeric keypad (0-9) which allows direct
track access of your music tracks & files (from CD or
USB), as well as AM/FM presets.

Attenuator: The CD receiver features an Attenuator button on
the supplied remote control that turns the volume down very quickly with one
touch of the button.

Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features
an OEM steering wheel remote control input wire (blue/yellow) within the included
wiring harness that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel
remote controls when used with an optional
steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult Crutchfield's
Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible.

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Great stereo for the money

This is a great stereo for the money. If you are a Ipod IPhone user this is a must have .The back lighting is pretty cool also. Its easy to use but theres a lot to setting it up or making changes. Something you don't want to do while driving.. Great product tho and Im very happy..

Great Product

This is a great single din radio.... it had great a lot of cool features like color changing leds and tons of sound adjustments like back treble and mid plus all kinds of sub settings. The HD Radio is awesome. Great sound quality.

Fantastic Kenwood Stereo

Stereos have come a long way in playing nice with iPods and phones. Great work Kenwood and Crutchfield.

Pros:Sound, ease of connection with devices

Cons:Installation was easy, but stereo seems to "sag" just a bit at the back
iPod menus are sort of annoying to navigate. It's easier to cue the device and then plug it in.
When attaching device via USB, it sometimes picks a random podcast, playlist, etc instead of playing the last thing you listened to.

QUIT WORKING AFTER 3 MONTHS

We purchased this for our son's car in August 2013. Everything was great until November 2013 when the USB connection and the radio quit working. Kenwood would not replace the radio, they required us to send it off for repair which took about 7 weeks to get back. Everything worked fine again until last week (June 2014). Nothing is working now, radio, cd player, USB, etc. So I guess we will send it off once again to have it repaired. This is very frustrating and it would be nice if Kenwood would just replace it all together since this is the 2nd time in 10 months.

5 Stars

First and foremost Crutchfield, is a 5 star business to deal with. The only bad thing I can say about them, is that they made it hard to decide, with their great selection of radios they offer. After talking to one of their sales reps, I decided on this Kenwood KDC-HD455U. I need a replacement for my almost 30 year old Cadillac Eldorado, and this had all I really needed ...plus. The original radio only had a cassette, remember them? I wanted to upgrade to a CD player. All I really wanted was a radio with presets and a clock and this had them both. In the past I have installed radios in cars, but this was my first attempt in putting a modern radio in an older car. I was a little leery about how difficult it would be with the wiring and installation. Suffice it to say the only way the installation could have been easier, is if a tech came in the box the radio! The supplied all the instructions, both the manufacturers and their own, plus adapter harnesses and mounting kit that was FREE! I would definitely suggest also ordering the Posi-Products Connector Kit. They are great for quick, easy and secure connections.

The wiring couldn't have been simpler. Besides a easy to read chart of the wires, all the wire were stamped as to where it was used! One installed the radio performed perfectly, even with 30 year old speakers.

Pros:Fast Delivery
Easy to follow directions
Easy installation
Great sound radio and CD player for the price.

Great radio

I wanted a HD radio with cd player, This radio fit the bill and worked well after I made up the wiring harness, plugged it and the antenna adapter in. I like it and overall I'm pleased. I do wish that replacement radios had a tuning control without multifunction buttons that do everything, but that keeps me reading the manual to learn how to do it.

Kenwood KDC-HD455U

Quick Easy install with supplied kit and instructions. The adapter works great considering my local big box stores wanted $160 for the adapter plus $40 for the installation kit and $65. for the install.

Pros:Unit works great, remote comes in handy with presets and quit source chages

Cons:A little confusing with all presets and audio controls using the same knob/button. Operating manual could be less technical and don't assume the reader has experience with modern stereo units.

Great Head Unit

I bought this to replace the factory stereo in my 2005 Chevy Blazer. I needed this so I could get the line in and USB port for my MP3 player and phone. The installation was a little tricky due to GM's cramped bay in the dashboard, but the instructions and mounting hardware provided by Crutchfield worked out great. As some other reviewers mentioned, getting the settings right on the radio is a bit tricky so make sure to read the manual. The stereo sounds great though, and the color-changing lights are a cool bonus.

Pros:Good Sound
Line-in input
USB for line in and charging
HD Radio
Cool lights

Kenwood KDC-HD455U is great!

The Kenwood KDC-HD455U is a great head unit for the price. I installed it in a 1997 Accord, with Infinity Kappa 3-way 6.5 speakers in the front doors and Sound Ordnance P-69 6x9 in the rear deck. The KDC-HD455U drives those 4 speakers well enough to give plenty of volume with no distortion. This system sounds great together - I am very pleased with the performance (turned out better than I expected!). The HD radio tuner is great - I can't live without HD now. And the USB and Auxiliary inputs on the front are very handy to expand access to your music. Plug in a flash drive or your mp3 player and you have loads of music available without having to carry around a bunch CDs. This unit has lots of functionality that I haven't had time to explore yet. There are enough audio controls to shape the music the way you like - the sound quality is great. Some of the menu navigation is not very intuitive, but that's a minor issue. Crutchfield's MasterSheet was a big help with the installation because I had to remove the manual gearshift knob and would not have known the 'trick' without the sheet. I installed it in September 2013 but wanted to see how it performed before submitting a review. So far (6 months), this unit is great and I couldn't be happier. Thanks Crutchfield for offering an awesome product at a good price!

Pros:Drives 4 speakers well enough to give plenty of volume with no distortion.
HD radio - can't live without it now.
USB and Auxiliary inputs on the front.
Easy installation with Crutchfield's MasterSheet (big help!) and installation kit.

Cons:Tuning mode is either Seek or Manual - you have to access the menus and set it to one or the other. I wish the unit had separate tuning buttons on the front panel so you could choose seek or manual tune without having to access the menus.
Cannot read the display in direct sunlight - gets totally washed out. I block the sun with my hand and can read it then.
The 6 preset buttons are a little small - I wish they were bigger.
But these are minor complaints - I would buy this unit again without